So up to now we've only referred to the CVT as efficient or economical. While true, it doesn't mean the CVT has to be condemned to the confines of the econo class of cars. Luxury cars can reap ...

See how a vehicle's CVT delivers different amounts of power to a wheel. See how a vehicle's CVT delivers different amounts of power to a wheel. Design Squad is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

Japanese automaker Honda started using continuously variable transmissions (CVT) in the 1996 Civic HX Coupe, earning it the distinction of being the first automatic car to make it to the EPA's top 10 ...

The current-generation Honda Civic has been a work in progress since its introduction in 2012 and as a consequence it gets better with each passing year. The biggest change for 2014 was the addition ...

Yes, it’s true. I — car geek for nigh upon 30 years, single man who chooses to ogle a Ferrari smoothing past rather than a pretty woman, typically stressed New Yorker who imagines shifting a notchy ...

The California Air Resources Board has revealed through executive orders granted to light-duty vehicles the powertrain and transmission choices of the all-new Honda HR-V. Listed as a 2023 model, the ...

While Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) are often lauded for their fuel efficiency and smooth driving experience, there are a fair number of drivers who find themselves regretting their ...

One of the big advantages that traditional gas-powered cars have over electric vehicles is that for people who like to feel the power of an engine, internal combustion is the way to go. Electric cars ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, ...

One of the big advantages that traditional gas-powered cars have over electric vehicles is that for people who like to feel the power of an engine, internal combustion is the way to go. Electric cars ...

(iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, cars used to fall under two categories: manual and automatic. However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the ...